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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.37, 9,801.41 and 2,151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.37, 9,801.41 and 2,151.09 is: 3,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.37 : 9,801.41 = 2,151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.37/9,801.41 = 2,151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.37x = 9,801.41 × 2,151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.37x = 21,083,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,704.28/6,533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.08

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